Traditional Japanese tea at Tokyo's Sakurai Tea cafe | Where Locals Go

Japan’s tea tradition has been thriving for many centuries, and nowhere is it more of a cultural science than Sakurai Tea cafe in Tokyo, where tea master Shinya Sakurai says he communicates what’s in his heart through his tea. Making seasonal blends and using specific tools, he explains his process. Read more: wapo.st/30MQzrm.
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[@BlackBerri83]

His process of tea brewing is a lesson in mindfulness. Love this thanks for posting sharing his story.

[@jasong4681]

Stumbled upon this place with my girlfriend back in 2019. Loved the different flavors they had, and it was the most unique tea experience I've had in my life

[@mrskncts]

The tea tasting was an experience of a life time.

[@koreath]

Beautiful. Thank you!

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"Traditional Japanese tea" dude pulls out the largest block of ice I've ever seen in my life